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Google updates its spam rules to include attempts to ‘manipulate’ AI

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Google updates its spam rules to include attempts to ‘manipulate’ AI

TL;DR

  • Google updated its spam policy to include attempts to manipulate AI models in search results.
  • Tactics like 'recommendation poisoning' and biased listicles are now considered spam.
  • These manipulations aim to deceive users and influence AI-generated responses or rankings.
  • A new industry called 'GEO' (generative engine optimization) has emerged to exploit these AI features.
  • Violating sites may face penalties such as lower search rankings or removal from search results.